New England’s largest car show starts Thursday in Boston

More than 500 new domestic and foreign vehicles will be on display at the 2014 New England International Auto Show in Boston next weekend.“This year’s show is shaping up to be one of the best in the show’s...

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Peter C.T. Elsworth
Posted Jan. 12, 2014 @ 12:01 am

More than 500 new domestic and foreign vehicles will be on display at the 2014 New England International Auto Show in Boston next weekend.

“This year’s show is shaping up to be one of the best in the show’s 57-year history and it reflects the latest technological advancements in the industry,” said Barbara Pudney, vice president of the Paragon Group, which is the producer of the New England International Auto Show, in a prepared statement.

New England’s largest auto show runs Jan. 16-20, and showcases automakers’ newest models and prototypes, including newest cars, trucks, hybrids, vans, crossovers and sport utilities plus the hottest trends in the industry, according to Paragon.

“Visitors will be able to see, touch and sit in most of the vehicles represented by 34 car lines all under one roof. In addition to seeing 2014 and 2015 cars, visitors can test drive new cars around the Convention Center and see the latest in luxury cars, popular ‘green cars’, custom styling and accessories,” Pudney said, adding there would be entertainment for the whole family.

Highlights include Ride and Drives where visitors can get behind the wheel of some of the latest models from Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Kia, Scion and Toyota and take a spin on the streets around the Convention Center. Ride & Drives take place Saturday, Sunday and Monday during daylight hours.

A highlight will be the 2014 Corvette Stingray with carbon fiber roof and hood and revised 6.2 liter V8 power plant. Both the convertible and coupe models will be on display.

Meanwhile a gallery of luxury vehicles, including Maserati, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Porsche, Lotus and Aston Martin will line the Million Dollar Mile.

And Hyundai will be displaying its battle-ready Zombie Killing Machine (based on an Elantra), “perfect for a Walking Dead post-apocalyptic photo opportunity!”

The JAM’N 94.5 display will run a competition to guess the correct make, model and year of a crushed car on display; the prize is a new sound system for your car. And you will be able to vote for your favorite tricked-out car at WAAF’s booth for the People’s Choice Award and possibly win a NASCAR driving experience.

The show is presented by Amica Insurance and the Boston Globe and sponsored by the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association.

It is at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., Boston, and runs Thursday, Jan. 16 through Monday, Jan. 20. Hours are 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

Admission is $12, with children 6-12 years old $6 and children 6 and younger free. A free subscription to Automobile Magazine is available to everyone purchasing a ticket to the Auto Show.